Ascension offers convenient scheduling that allows you to check-in for estimated treatment times at ERs and Urgent Care Centers or schedule appointments for healthcare services - including visits to your primary care doctor.

Patient Portals and Resources

Patient Portals

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MyBorgessHealth Electronic Health Record

Easy access to information empowers people to make better decisions about their health—and live longer, more fulfilling lives. That’s why we created MyBorgessHealth. Here, you can stay connected by managing your health record, communicating with your provider, reviewing educational materials and more.

Learn more about MyBorgessHealth, your electronic health record, and what it means for you by downloading our frequently asked questions. If you have not already signed up for MyBorgessHealth, please download this form and return it to your Borgess provider. Upon completion, you will receive an e-mail invitation allowing you to access MyBorgessHealth.

Patient Rights & Responsibilities

We want to be your partner in health care. By following the established patient rights and shared responsibilities below, we hope to build an even stronger partnership with those we serve.

InformationYou, and when appropriate, your representative, family member or doctor, will be informed concerning your illness or condition, treatment options and outcomes of care in terms you can understand. You will be told the names of doctors and others providing care to you, and have the right to obtain information about the relationship of your doctor and Borgess Health to other health care, educational and financial institutions if it is related to your care and treatment.

ConsentYou will be informed of any planned treatment, procedure or surgery, including an explanation of potential benefits and drawbacks, possible results of non-treatment and any significant alternatives. You have the right to refuse treatment and to be informed of the consequences of refusal. You also have the right to receive information about any experimental treatments proposed as part of your care and to refuse to participate in such experimental procedures without jeopardizing your continuing care.

PrivacyYou have the right to privacy in treatment and in caring for personal needs with consideration, respect, and recognition of your dignity and individuality. Your privacy is protected in accordance with state and federal laws.

Self-determinationYou are encouraged to actively participate in decisions involving your health care. You have the right to be fully informed about your care and various options available to you, and you have the right to decide which care you do—and do not—wish to receive. The Borgess Biomedical Ethics Committee is available for ethics consultations and assistance.

Advance DirectivesYou have the right to make advance directives such as a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care or to designate someone to act as your advocate or representative. Your health care provider is available for more information or assistance.

Explanation of ChargesYou have the right to examine and ask questions about your bill for health services regardless of source of payment. You also have the right to receive information relating to financial assistance that may be available to you. The Patient Financial Assistance Office has representatives to assist you.

Addressing Your Needs and ConcernsYou have the right to have physical pain and symptoms managed, and to have any psychological, spiritual or cultural needs addressed. You also have the right to have a support person of your choice with you, unless the individual’s presence infringes on others’ rights or safety or is not advised for specific medical or therapeutic reasons. In addition, you have the right to have translation services and devices that help you communicate.

Information About Transfer or DischargeYou have the right to participate in the development and implementation of your plan of care, including transfer of care or discharge. You will be provided with alternatives for continuing health care needs.

Access to Your Medical RecordsYou have the right to review, obtain a copy and request an amendment to your medical record. Our Health Information Services (Medical Records) Department is available to assist you.

Freedom From Abuse or RestraintYou have the right to be free from neglect; exploitation; chemical restraint; verbal, mental, physical, and sexual abuse. Physical restraints may only be used to protect the patient or others from injury and must be ordered by a physician. This order must be for a specified and limited time.

Notice to Family and DoctorUpon admission, you have the right to have a family member or representative of your choice and/or your own doctor notified.

Visitors

You have the right to receive the visitors you choose including but not limited to, a spouse, a domestic partner (including a same-sex domestic partner), another family member, or a friend. You also have the right to withdraw or deny your consent for visitation at any time. Visitation shall only be restricted for the following reasons:

It is determined to be clinically necessary

To protect the patient or others from injury

To prevent deterioration of the patient’s condition

To prevent infringement on the rights of others

To prevent damage to the environment

To support the wishes and requests of the patient

Your Responsibilities

As Our Patient, You Have the Responsibility to:

Provide a complete and accurate health history to your doctor and/or caregiver

Communicate with your doctors and caregivers about your understanding of your treatment and discharge plan

Participate in an agreed upon course of treatment and care

Inform your doctor and caregivers of changes in your health

Show respect for the rights and privacy of other persons and property

If you receive an identification bracelet, please wear it at all times during your care for your safety

Provide accurate and timely information about sources of payment and your ability to meet financial obligations

Report concerns related to any aspect of your care to your caregivers, the department manager, your doctor, or a patient representative

For Further Information or Assistance

If you have questions, suggestions or needs related to any aspect of your care, please contact your care provider or ask to speak to the department director. A patient representative is also available to assist you and may be reached at 269-226-5210.